Christopher Niesche
Christopher Niesche is the Australia correspondent for Law.com International. He covers the business of law in Australia and writes about lawyers, global and domestic law firms and in-house law departments. He also covers Australian regulatory matters. He can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter: @ChrisNiesche.
October 27, 2021 | International Edition
Australian Firm Duo Offer 26 Weeks Paid Parental Leave in Australia and SingaporeThe policy applies to both primary and secondary caregivers.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 27, 2021 | International Edition
Allens Advises on $1.6B Australian LNG Sale to Private Equity FirmEIG is buying a 10% stake in Australia Pacific LNG from Origin Energy. The deal is the latest of several large energy market deals in Australia this year.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 27, 2021 | International Edition
Gilbert + Tobin and Herbert Smith Freehills Advise on $1.6B Pacific Telco DealAustralia's Telstra is acquiring Digicel Pacific with government support.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 27, 2021 | International Edition
Australian First Nations Launch Climate Change Class Action Against GovernmentIslanders from Northern Australia argue that the government has a duty of care to take action—an argument that has proven successful in other locations around the globe.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
October 24, 2021 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Takes Lead Role in Record $1.6B Australian Retail Property DealThe multi-billion dollar investment is more than double the previous largest direct retail property deal in Australia.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 21, 2021 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills to Require Proof of Vaccination for Staff and Visitors to Enter Sydney, Melbourne OfficesAs major cities come off of extended lockdowns, the firm is one of a growing number of domestic and international firms in Australia that say they will require staff to be vaccinated before they return to the office.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 20, 2021 | International Edition
Global Firms in Australia Require Proof of Vaccination From StaffBaker McKenzie, Ashurst and Norton Rose Fulbright are among the global firms in Australia requiring that staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they want to return to the office.
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
October 19, 2021 | International Edition
General Counsel Have Central Role to Play in Driving ESG Initiatives, Telstra GC SaysLyndall Stoyles, speaking at the ALM General Counsel Summit, said lawyers have the right skills to advance sustainability.
By Christopher Niesche
3 minute read
October 18, 2021 | International Edition
Australian Firm Adds Employment Partner From Corrs Chambers WestgarthRosemary Roach joins Hall & Wilcox's Perth office.
By Christopher Niesche
2 minute read
October 13, 2021 | International Edition
Unprecedented Demand for Lawyers Means Big Changes for Law Firms in AustraliaLawyers with a range of experience are able to call the shots like never before, forcing firms to offer work-from-home flexibility and higher salaries. But is it enough?
By Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
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